When Women Kill

When Women Kill (1983)

When Women Kill is a poignant documentary exploring the shocking violence that seven women fell victim to at the hands of men. The program profiles the battered women who speak frankly about the cruel abuse, threats, and fears, and the overassertive men who led them down a one-way path to death and destruction. The film features in-prison footage, including a segment depicting a confession by a follower of the notorious Charles Manson, Leslie Van Houten, who was convicted of two killing sprees and committed to life in prison.

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1983-09-06
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (1)
상영 시간(분)
55분
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다큐멘터리
감독
Lee Grant

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When Women Kill is a 1983 documentary film directed by Academy Award winner Lee Grant. The film explores life inside several women's prisons across the United States and the circumstances that led to the incarceration of a variety of inmates. Originally aired on HBO, the film is notable for its sympathetic, if level headed treatment of its characters. The film features women incarcerated for crimes ranging from drug use to first degree murder. A portion of the film follows Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten. Grant has spoken at length about the Manson family and the murder of her Valley of the Dolls co-star Sharon Tate.

Development

When Women Kill was produced under Grant and husband/producer Joseph Feury's production deal with HBO. Initially Grant was interested in what led women to commit violent crimes. Grant's crew gained entrance to several women's prisons across the country and filming took place over many months. Harlan County USA director Barbara Kopple was the sound recordist.

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